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Goss hired as Deputy Auditor

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
A regular meeting of the Bennett County Commissioners was held on Wednesday, August 21, with all five commissioners present.Upon exiting executive session for personnel to discuss the deputy auditor position, the board approved the hire of Mary Goss, full time as deputy auditor, effective September...
Bennett County Schools Open House held last Tuesday

Bennett County Schools Open House held last Tuesday

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Homecoming moved to Sept. 20

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Following much consideration and discussion for what is best for the student body, the Bennett County School District Board approved moving Homecoming from Sept. 6 to Sept. 20 during the Aug. 19 regular board meeting.In addition to that change, there will be no school on Sept. 6, but school will be...
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Glenn Hicks receives Quilt of Valor

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Glenn Hicks, of Martin, was presented with a Quilt of Valor at a family gathering at the Post 240 Legion Club on Saturday, August 10.
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Coaches meet the new Athletic Director

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
By Larry Gauer Nineteen head and assistant coaches, ranging from middle school through high school, and the three principals gathered at the Bennett County Middle School Auditorium Wednesday evening with New Athletic Director Larry Gauer.
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Carrie Larson: Hometown, home grown, H.S. principal

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
By Tim Huether Carrie Larson earned her high school educational wings in Bennett County, flew away from home to get her teaching degree, then flew back home and applied what she learned to students in the Bennett County School District over the past 26 years.Carrie was named the Bennett County High...
Photo Submitted New Martin Grade School principal Melissa Byrne is ready to tackle a new adventure as the new school year at Bennett County is set to begin with students attending Sept. 14.

Photo Submitted New Martin Grade School principal Melissa Byrne is ready to tackle a new adventure as the new school year at Bennett County is set to begin with students attending Sept. 14.

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Melissa Byrne: Local teaching talent is new MGS principal

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
By Tim Huether The Bennett County School District has leaned towards hiring local, home grown teaching talent for their school principal openings and Melissa Byrne fits that mold just right.Byrne begins the new school year as the Martin Grade School (MGS) principal, marking her first year in...

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It’s time to get your teens ready for fall

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
There’s still time to get your students scheduled for an annual wellness exam.Horizon Health is currently scheduling adolescent wellness checks at its 22 locations across South Dakota.
Photo by Tim Huether New Bennett County School District Superintendent Carol Galbraith is ready to get the new school year going in a positive direction.

Photo by Tim Huether New Bennett County School District Superintendent Carol Galbraith is ready to get the new school year going in a positive direction.

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New Superintendent excited for new school year to begin

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By Tim Huether The Bennett County School District will be starting the new school year with a new leader at the helm, Superintendent Carol Galbraith.Galbraith spent the past 29 years of her career in the The Todd County School District, serving as the superintendent from 2018 until she retired from...
Photo by Milo Gladstein/Wyoming Tribune Eagle Denton Good from Long Valley, competes in steer wrestling during the 128th anniversary Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on championship Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Frontier Park Arena.

Photo by Milo Gladstein/Wyoming Tribune Eagle Denton Good from Long Valley, competes in steer wrestling during the 128th anniversary Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on championship Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Frontier Park Arena.

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Denton Good claims first CFD title:

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By Matt Atencio WyoSports CHEYENNE – Denton Good has grown up around the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo.